From its well-chosen essays to its thorough editorial apparatus to its distinctive organization, The Compact Reader provides the fundamental support students need to write successfully. The unique dual organization — rhetorical and thematic — introduces students to essential strategies of writing while engaging them with brief readings on captivating topics. For the instructor who wants a concise, effective means for teaching students to think critically about the connection between form and content, The Compact Reader is the perfect choice.
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The Compact Reader meets the needs of today's students. It provides them with challenging, yet relatable essays, questions, and food for thought.”
– Gregory Chandler, Mount San Antonio College “This book does a wonderful job of laying out the fundamentals of composition and rhetoric. The short readings offer a lot of material for classroom discussions and exercises and for written assignments.”
– Jonathan Elmore, Beaufort County Community College
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